﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Washington County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire</title><link>http://https://www.washingtoncountychamberor.com/</link><description>News related to Washington County Chamber of Commerce</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Washington County Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Ceramic Jewelry Tray - Ashley Stare 5/23/2026 10:30 AM - 5/23/2026 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;div style="border:0px; padding:0px; text-align:center"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;&lt;span style="box-sizing:border-box"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Open Sans&amp;quot;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:#ffffff"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="border:0px; font-size:16px; padding:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:bolder"&gt;Join us for this fun-filled DIY workshop featuring our Guest Instructor&amp;nbsp;&lt;font color="#33cccc"&gt;Ashley Stare&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="border:0px; font-size:1rem; padding:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:bolder"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &amp;quot;Segoe UI&amp;quot;, Roboto, &amp;quot;Helvetica Neue&amp;quot;, Arial, &amp;quot;Noto Sans&amp;quot;, sans-serif, &amp;quot;Apple Color Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Symbol&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Noto Color Emoji&amp;quot;"&gt;!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

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&lt;div style="border:0px; padding:0px; text-align:center"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;&lt;span style="box-sizing:border-box"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Open Sans&amp;quot;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:#ffffff"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;Create a one of a kind Monstera leaf jewelry tray.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

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&lt;div style="border:0px; padding:0px; text-align:center"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;&lt;span style="box-sizing:border-box"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Open Sans&amp;quot;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:#ffffff"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;Your DIY experience starts at $60.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div style="border:0px; padding:0px; text-align:center"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;&lt;span style="box-sizing:border-box"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Open Sans&amp;quot;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:#ffffff"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;We invite you to bring your favorite food or drink to fuel your creativity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

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&lt;div style="border:0px; padding:0px; text-align:center"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.arworkshop.com/events/hillsboro/530902"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;&lt;span style="box-sizing:border-box"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Open Sans&amp;quot;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:#ffffff"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;https://www.arworkshop.com/events/hillsboro/530902&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
</description><link>http://web.hillchamber.org/members/events/Ceramic-Jewelry-Tray-Ashley-Stare-5232026-1030-AM-5232026-1200-Noon-16250/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:40:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Crochet 101 with Guest Instructor Mya 5/23/2026 2:00 PM - 5/23/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h3 data-end="287" data-start="238"&gt;Crochet 101: The Ultimate Beginner Workshop&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-end="374" data-start="289"&gt;Curious about crochet but not sure where to start? This is the perfect class for you!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="568" data-start="376"&gt;In this beginner-friendly&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-end="417" data-start="402"&gt;Crochet 101&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;workshop, you&amp;rsquo;ll learn the foundational skills you need to confidently start your crochet journey. Our instructor will guide you step-by-step through:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="767" data-start="570"&gt;&amp;bull; How to properly hold a hook and yarn&lt;br data-end="611" data-start="608" /&gt;
&amp;bull; Slip knot and chain stitch&lt;br data-end="642" data-start="639" /&gt;
&amp;bull; Single crochet stitch&lt;br data-end="668" data-start="665" /&gt;
&amp;bull; Turning your work&lt;br data-end="690" data-start="687" /&gt;
&amp;bull; How to read a simple pattern&lt;br data-end="723" data-start="720" /&gt;
&amp;bull; Troubleshooting common beginner mistakes&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="945" data-start="769"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="945" data-start="769"&gt;By the end of class, you&amp;rsquo;ll complete a small project such as a coaster, dishcloth, or mini scarf &amp;mdash; and you&amp;rsquo;ll leave with the skills (and confidence!) to keep stitching at home.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1077" data-start="947"&gt;No experience necessary&lt;br data-end="975" data-start="972" /&gt;
All supplies included (hook + yarn to take home)&lt;br data-end="1028" data-start="1025" /&gt;
Small class size for personalized instruction&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1077" data-start="947"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1077" data-start="947"&gt;Cost: $50 per person&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1077" data-start="947"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.arworkshop.com/events/hillsboro/533543"&gt;https://www.arworkshop.com/events/hillsboro/533543&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.hillchamber.org/members/events/Crochet-101-with-Guest-Instructor-Mya-5232026-200-PM-5232026-500-PM-16251/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:40:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sugar Scrub and Whipped Soap! 5/23/2026 5:00 PM - 5/23/2026 6:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong data-end="42" data-start="0"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Whipped Soap &amp;amp; Sugar Scrub Workshop&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em data-end="70" data-start="45"&gt;&lt;em data-end="70" data-start="45"&gt;Create. Scent. Indulge.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="293" data-start="74"&gt;Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you&amp;rsquo;ll learn to make your very own&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-end="185" data-start="152"&gt;whipped soap and sugar scrub!&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Customize your creations with your choice of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-end="262" data-start="231"&gt;luxurious scents and colors&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to match your mood or style.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="410" data-start="295"&gt;These spa-worthy products make&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-end="343" data-start="326"&gt;perfect gifts&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;mdash; or you can keep them for yourself as a little self-care treat!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="436" data-start="412"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="434" data-start="415"&gt;What to Expect:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul data-end="643" data-start="437"&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="483" data-start="437"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="483" data-start="439"&gt;Step-by-step guidance from our instructors&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="533" data-start="484"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="533" data-start="486"&gt;Choose your own scents, colors, and additives&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="593" data-start="534"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="593" data-start="536"&gt;Learn the basics of blending and whipping bath products&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="643" data-start="594"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="643" data-start="596"&gt;Take home your own handcrafted soap and scrub&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p data-end="714" data-start="645"&gt;Ideal for a girls&amp;rsquo; night out, date night, or gift-making session!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="714" data-start="645"&gt;Starting at $50 for both items&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="714" data-start="645"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="714" data-start="645"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.arworkshop.com/events/hillsboro/531317"&gt;https://www.arworkshop.com/events/hillsboro/531317&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.hillchamber.org/members/events/Sugar-Scrub-and-Whipped-Soap-5232026-500-PM-5232026-630-PM-16252/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:41:01 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>